Here are my three favorite holiday cookie recipes. The first two are pretty straightforward cookies. The last is a traditional German cookie that does involve some specialized ingredients that you really can't do without.
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Ginger Cookies with a Bite.
This was the very first cookie recipe I adapted and took the time to write out way back in college. It is a true ginger lover's cookie with 3 forms of it in the recipe!
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The cookie you will not be able to stop eating: Oma's Cookies.
Such a simple recipe. Get out your cookie cutters and decorations-my three year old wanted rainbow sprinkles...or they are absolutely delicious just plain. Do make sure to roll them thin, like 1/8". They do brown quickly so keep an eye on the oven. I easily ate 10 the day we made them. Good thing its a pretty large batch. This recipe is from my great grandmother, who is my daughter's namesake.
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Traditional German Lebkuchen
Maybe you've had these spiced cookies from a package around Christmastime. (Trader Joes does make a pretty good store bought option-especially the chocloate covered version). But homemade is hands down the best way to go for the perfectly dense, soft, hearty, almost brownie-like textured cookie. Eating one is kind of like eating a meal. My mom has a food blog and here is the link to her famous Lebkuchen recipe. You will need some special ingredients that can often be found at a Eurpoean store or ordered online. Check out her other recipes too while you're at it.
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So there you have my three favorite holiday cookie recipes. What are some of yours? Drop a comment or send an email to share your recipes!
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I hope you have a joyous, loving and safe Christmas and New Year. In the context of the crises in the world right now, I'm feeling extra grateful for every little moment and deeply remembering not to take this life for granted. Hugs and love to all.
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